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A review by labyrinth_witch
Painting Calm: Connect to Nature Through the Art of Watercolour by Inga Buividavice
informative
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
This is a very lovely, small book that makes painting botanicals feels like a stress relief rather than more pressure. Covering types of brushes, brush stokes, and watercolor techniques the books is beautifully illustrated with her own work and focused on the creative journey.
What I found most valuable was her sections on color theory and creating color harmonies, how to construct a botanical composition, and the exercises that have you practicing these two skills. She also shows you how to make a botanical mandala. She also has a lovely small section about keeping a botanical watercolor sketchbook which is inspiring.
The books includes her colors inside the front and back flaps, which is a nice touch. She also include further reading, YouTube channels, and podcasts in a resource section in the back to help one continue to evolve as an artist.
Quick read <3 hours.
What I found most valuable was her sections on color theory and creating color harmonies, how to construct a botanical composition, and the exercises that have you practicing these two skills. She also shows you how to make a botanical mandala. She also has a lovely small section about keeping a botanical watercolor sketchbook which is inspiring.
The books includes her colors inside the front and back flaps, which is a nice touch. She also include further reading, YouTube channels, and podcasts in a resource section in the back to help one continue to evolve as an artist.
Quick read <3 hours.